Brazil will also have mandatory individual traceability of its cattle

The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) has introduced the National Bovine Traceability Plan (PNIB), which will be mandatory for all Brazilian cattle and buffalo by 2032. The plan aims to track the history, location, and movement of each animal using an individual identification system. Development of the plan will start in 2025, with a full implementation expected by 2032, divided into four stages. The system will utilize international traceability standards and will be supported by a central database and state agricultural health agencies. This initiative is expected to modernize the sector, bolster international market confidence, and enable swift responses to health emergencies.

It's official now. The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) announced on Tuesday the implementation of the National Bovine Traceability Plan (PNIB), mandatory for all cattle from 2032. The objective is to implement an individual identification system, which allows monitoring and recording the history, location and trajectory of each identified animal. The plan will begin to be developed from 2025 and provides for the individual identification of all Brazilian cattle and buffalo herds by 2032. The system will use identification devices, such as electronic tags and chip buttons, following the ISO 076 standard – international code for traceability of meat. The implementation will be carried out in four stages, with a deadline of 2032: Stage 1 (2025): Development of the computerized system and the Central Database at the federal level. Stage 2 (2026): Integration of state agricultural health agencies into the system. Stage 3 (2027-2029): Mandatory initial ...